Annual Christmas Bird Count

The annual Christmas Bird Count at Fort Union Trading Post and the Missouri -Yellowstone Confluence Center will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, 9-11 a.m.

The nationwide CBC helps biologists understand bird populations, patterns of movement, and responses to changing conditions. Bird counts are for beginning birders, experts, or anyone who enjoys nature. Children are welcome. Even if you can’t tell a woodpecker from a pheasant, you will enjoy finding birds. We will count birds in prairie, river bottom, and wooded habitats from our vehicle windows and on foot.

Meet in the parking lot of Fort Union Trading Post at 9 a.m. We will count birds in different habitats, then warm up with hot beverages in the Trade House.

At 10 a.m., we’ll caravan to the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Visitor Center to count bird populations there. We’ll end inside the warm visitor center with breakfast treats and an educational program on winter birds.

Come prepared for changeable weather. Bring binoculars, extra clothing and your favorite bird book. Extra binoculars and books will be available. Mosquito repellant won’t be necessary.

We’ll see you there!